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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1960
Page
4
A light column explores mistletoe from Druids to modern Christmas practice. It notes the belief in magical powers tied to one white berry per kiss, explains mistletoe as a parasitic plant spread by birds, and wryly reflects on its cultural persistence during the season.
Fifty years ago on December 23 1918 items include Christmas postal rush efforts at the post office Frederick Railroad Co engine mishap on Market Street fire damage at Fahrney Brothers Building and McCardell building rough blizzard in Garrett County with 10 to 12 foot snow drifts and subzero temps a Christmas party for 300 children at the New City Hotel and local shoplifting reports in the holiday rush.
Lord Halifax appointed British ambassador to the United States succeeding the late Lord Lothian. A Christmas Eve forecast notes little prospect of snow. Isaac Pittinger of Mayberry near Taneytown dies instantly after being struck by a car on a new road. Hood College donors announce a $1000 Christmas gift to aid War Relief in Europe and the Far East. Eighteen Frederick City and county white draft registrants to enter the U S Army January 13 to 15. British forces report 35,448 Italian prisoners taken in Egypt. William Valerius Wolfe, longtime resident, dies at home. A daylight air raid is reported on Wil areas. German naval use cited. Marshal Graziani blames Italian reverses on the rector of All Saints Episcopal Church for four and a half years.
Joseph Schwimer was elected vice president and H J Thomas became secretary treasurer at a Sojourners chapter meeting held at Fort Detrick. Walter Kelso named chief of staff. Installations set for January 21 with national officers present. Community donations include a new American flag for Boy Scout Troop 799 and books for the county home residents.
Baltimore welfare office paid out 11 140 jobless claims in a single day, its largest load since the recession. The flow slowed by early arrivals and long indoor times after the office closes next Monday, with 63 percent arriving before noon. A second double payday is set for Thursday due to New Year’s Day.
Register of Wills Thomas M. Eichelberger recorded the Robinson estate totaling 5260.80 with 1558.65 residue distributed to Luther R. Robinson and Elsie Frushour. Bowens Jackson estate shows 1495 total with 727 tax deduction and remainder of 726.95 paid to James B. Jackson. attorney Edward D. Storm lists annuity 852, personal property 515, Social Security 128.
The News-Post staff urges readers to move beyond gift giving. It recalls Christ birth and central command to love God and neighbor. It condemns hate and atheistic Communism while affirming Christmas’ enduring joy. The piece calls Frederick readers to charity and practical kindness this season and beyond.
The State Roads Commission seeks bids to add a 6.7 mile climbing lane on U S 9 west of Frederick toward Hagerstown to allow slow traffic to the right and enable faster vehicles to pass. SRC Director John Funk says the plan aims to relieve a dangerous Rt 40 stretch until I-70 can aid through traffic.
The Dutch cabinet led by Premier Jan Eduard de Quay decided Thursday night to resign after two minority coalition members joined opposition in backing a major housing construction program the cabinet had opposed.
The South End Baptist Church on Burck Street announces Christmas Day services led by Rev. J. Thomas Shriner. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. with classes for all ages, followed by a 4:00 p.m. evening worship. The Adult Choir directed by Mrs. George A. Bodmer performs Go Tell It on the Mountain. Guest soloist Miss Audrey Miller of Somerdale NJ sings O Holy Night. Sermon: Jesus the Saviour Is Born. Services at the South End Civic Association Building.
Ft Meade will contribute eight soldiers to the presidential inauguration honor cordon on January 20. Two Meade troops will serve as alternates while the rest form the guard surrounding the oath ceremony stand. Governor Tawes proclaims January 17 James Ryder Randall Week to honor the Maryland poet and "Maryland, My Maryland" song.
Lions Club at Hood College hosted a Christmas program led by Charles J. Warner featuring the Frederick Singers and a piano accompaniment by Mrs. Warner. The event opened with an a cappella Gloria and included a Spanish Renaissance Christmas number and a four part Gloria. President William A. Simmons welcomed guests, thanked volunteers, and presented a $25 check to the Frederick Singers.
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Henrietta D Dorsey at John Wesley Methodist Church Libertytown with Rev J H Dorsey and others. Albert W Kefauver died Monday night with services at Gladhill Middletown and interment at Lutheran Cemetery. Miss M Mae Roger of Frederick died at Western Maryland Hospital Hagerstown with funeral at Wilson Emmitsburg and burial at Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers named for each service included nephews and other relatives.
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said King Saud will challenge Gamal Abdel Nasser for Arab world leadership. The plan includes broadcasting expansion from Mecca and underwriting a new Islamic university in Medina for students from across the Arab world.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Mary Alice Clemson near Union Bridge aged 73 after a 13 day illness. Also Charles Walter Marker of Frizellburg dies at 65. Agnes Elizabeth Stup of Walkersville dies at 66. all include family survivors and funeral arrangements.
AP report notes business and industry protests a proposed increase to 9 percent in taxes on utilities. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co and the Baltimore AFL-CIO Council attended a hearing opposing a new tax on residential telephone service.
James Marlow notes a shift from Dulles one man control to Dean Rusk as a team oriented secretary. Rusk downplays travel and public pronouncements, signaling a presidency where the president sets foreign policy while the secretary supports through quieter leadership and restrained public action. He emphasizes the president's primacy in foreign policy decisions.
John Daly, noted broadcaster, and Virginie Warren daughter of the United States Chief Justice, married before about 2000 spectators. The couple then left for a Hawaii honeymoon amid light nerves and playful remarks after the ceremony.
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